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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-13
HERE AND THERE.

,.Rezaillion is reported to be i'm.
proving
An unusual amount OF sickness seems
to be prevelant now days.
w. NJ. Billin's "Lucy W. is now
the property of Geo. Witter
Mrs. G. j. Jackson is among those
who are sick this week.
c. J. Carman left Mo nday evening
for Madison on business.
Mrs. Lille Wood arrived from Mil
waukee Tuesday morning.
w. W. Kline. the jeweler. Shop in
T. A. Barnes confectionery store
SIeighing is excellent and the log
gers are accomplishing big results.
Mrs. Jos. Wood is very poorly.
Mrs. Townsend is attending to her
every want.
Mrs. Grundline, of Hansons Mill
is among those who are sick in that
town.
A large selection of masquerade suits
at b. Silber's. Give him call.
Peter McCamley is so much i'm
proved that he is able to attend to the
duties of postmaster again.
4. NJ. Pride arrived in this city a
Ia nd laft NoaU
day afternoon in company with his
wife.
We are sorry to note that Mr..
Harris Grover, who lives with Minor
Herald is quite sick the present week.
DR.. Robinson is attending.
+. FL. Jackson. treasurer of the
city of Centralia. Informed the writer
that about two, thirds of the taxes had
so far been paid in.
The young peoples society Of
Christian endeavor continues to enjoy
large attendance and holds interest
ing meetings.
Alex Bezaillon, Jr, arrived from
Minneapolis, Mimi, Saturday morning
in answer to telegram. His father
is very poorly.
L. Z. Power. who has been very
low for several weeks past We are
pleased to note this week that he il
much better
Masquerade ball at the Opera Hal
Friday evening January l4th. A
benefit for the band boys. Let every
body attend.
Reports are still circulated that Mr.
John Arpin is quite sick. His many
friends in shis county are in hopes o
his early recovery
Mr.. Bensely who has been ailin.
the past week is much better, but still
confined to his room. He will soon b
able to attend to business again.
NJ. j. McRaith, the popular mer
chant tailor presented US with bra
new over-coat as new years present
Its an elegant 6t and will keep the col
from cur petit form.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-13

The transfer of the Garrison pr oper-
ty. consisting of grounds, store build
ings and stock to Mr.. j. D. Witter
for a consideration of $4,000 must
be a surprise to Mr.. Kipp the Centra-
liza assessor who placed valuation on
that stock of only $2.125. The in.
voice of stock must have indicated at
least $4,000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-13

Mr.. D. D. Bishop has severed his
connection with G. FL. Slocum at the
Palace drug store and engaged his
services with Mr.. John Arpin as book .
keeper, clerk, &c. Mr.. Bishop is an
a number one good man and will be
found at home wherever placed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-13

All those desiring fancy costumes
for the masquerade ball which takes
place at the Opera Hall Friday even
lug Jan. I4th will call early at the
New York Clothing store where Mr..
B. Silber will let them out at reason
able prices.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-13

Fifteen Of the young school girls
treated themselves to a sleigh. ride
Saturday night. HELEN Philleo and
Mammie Smith were the leaders in it.
They report very pleasant time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-13

Geo. N. Wood surprised his many
friends 10 this city Monday morning
with his prese nee. He informed the
writer that he would probably remain
here two or three weeks. He vii
spend a large portion of his time al
the Registers Office looking up land
matters for his employers. Mrs, Wood
is expected here this week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-13

DR.. Marks, of Milwaukee, was in
this city Tuesday to see Mr.. John
Arpin. and while here he consulted
with DR.. Robinson in the cases OF
Mr.. VIM. T. King and Mrs. Darling,
The opinion he rendered in these cases
was the same as those given by Drs.
Russell and Kempster.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-13

At the last meeting of Grand Rap
ids Lodge No. BITS, the followin,
officers were elected for the ensuin;
year:
Dictator-C. H. Slocum.
Y. Dictator-L. Lampbert.
Asst. Dictator-John Parrish.
Chaplain-F. j. Wood,
Guided. NJ. Huntington.
Reporter-D. D. Bishop.
Financial Reporter-D. j. Cole.
Treasurer. Kruger.
Guardian-I. Z. Philleo.
Sentinel-H. A. Herschleb.
S. z. Dc. L. Williams.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-13

The last session of the Equal Rights
Society was largely attended at the
residence of |. L. Mosher. Consider
able interest and enthusiasm was man.
ifested. The next meeting will be
held at Miss Wcinzeriel in the second
ward next Tuesday ev eniug Jan 18th
Let all those who feel interested in
this movement to be sure and attend.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-13

We are in receipt of a copy of the
Duluth Sunday Morning Sun, a week
ly paper nicely made up and printed.
David W orthington is interested with
others in its publication.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-13

The Wisconsin Press Association
will meet at Madison January 25th
and 26th in their annual business ses.
sion. A large attendance is requested.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-13

Wednesday, at noon the thirty
third session of the Wisconsin Legis.
lature opens in the State Capitol. 1t
promises from the present outlook to
be short session. Philetus Sawyer,
Of Oshkosh, will undoubtedly be cho-
sen u. S. Senator without any opposi'
ton.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-13

There is movement on foot to build
branch of the Green Bay road from
Ogdensburg to Waupaca the coming
season. Mr. Campbell is now in New
York consulting with eastern stock
holders.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-13

At the last session of the Grand
Rapids Lodge No. I28 f. & A. M.
Past master B. Silber installed the
newly elected officers to serve for the
ensuing year. The lodge is in a pros
porous condition.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-13

Remember that you can buy legal
blanks at the REPORTER Office. Par
ties outside the city can get small or
large quantities on short notice by
addressing A. L. Fontaine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-13

Mrs. A. L. Fontaine leaves for ST.
Paul and Minneapolis Friday, to
attend the winter carnival and visit her
parents. She will be absent two or
three weeks.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-13

While up street this week We called
in John Arpin's Office and found the
internal arrangements all changed.
D. D. Bishop was in charge and every
thing looked business like and pleas
ant.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-13
ANOTHER NEW BIG DEAL.

Take Notice that after this we will
sell Lamp Chimnies, all sizes, No. O.,
l and 2 at cents each. We do not
keep the cheap kind, called (Iime chin
MES. We keep only the best flint
Five Cents each, remember.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-13

L, +. j. WOoD, Cashier of the above
named bank, do solcmnly swear that the above
statement is true to the best of my knowl dge
and belief.
F.J. WOOD, Cashier.
Subscribed and Sworn to before me this Sth
day Of January 1887
J. K. PHILLEO, Notary Public
Wood Co. Wis
CORRECT-Attest:
j. u. WITTER.
g. JACKSON.
Gi 0. r. GARDNER
directors.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-13
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Report Of the Condition.

Of the First National Bank, of
Grand Rapids, in the State of Wiscon-
sin at the close of business, Dec.
2Sth, 1886.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-13
RETAIL PRICE LIST

The above articles will be de-
Iivered to any part of either city al
above prices. >-...,
q. Il. FIGURING MILL Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-13
LOANS & INVESTMENTS.

TO f per cent per annH1n
SO will secure one Brunswick 20-Thale BO n
and one Italian Red CFasS Bond. the next
redemption OF which soon takes place. Every
Bond participates IN FOUR EXEMPTION Draw
acknowledgement than one chsnce ct o bta in
Premium $4,000 to 100000. Bonds at all
times are worth their face value.
Remit SO by Money O-der Draft, Register ii
Letter or Express. Balance payable in III ont
ly enstalments. US. Government Bonds sol d
on monthly payments. address for Circulars
&C., C. W FOSTER, Banker. ~ Brea9H
New York.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-13
G. ID. w. 4 st. Paul R,y.


r. A. HOEFS. Local Agent.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-07-20

gine No. 26 All the men were severely
burned abeut the hands and feet
Within two hours after the breaking out oi
the fire the building had been entirely Quilted
and the front wall had fallen. For time il
looked as though the fire would spread to the
Casino, and that that temple would be re-
duced to ashes, but it was saved by the
strenuous efforts of the fremeu.
The Hotel Normandie directly opposite the
warehouse was set on fire by some flying
sparks and the guests were hurriedly sum
moned to leave. The porters rushed through
the halls and knocked upon every door, The
guests were told there was no immediate
danger, but were advised to leave. They
lost no time in packing up their valuables
and reaching the street. The fire in the hotel
was soon extinguished, but not until the roof
and front OF the building had been badly
damaged. When the fire was extinguished
the guests were persuaded to return to their
rooms. The fire in the warehouse was still
burning at daybreak, hut was wholly under
control Tho loss Is estimated at $500, ,00O
and may exceed these figures The ware
house building belonged to the Goelet estate.
The warehousing business was conducted by
Soloman Ridabocker.
An hour before day break, when the fire III
the Broadway Storage-hOuSe was burning
fiercely, an alarm calling engines to ST.
Joseph's asylum at S9th street and avenue A,
was sent out. The main building was on fire
and the colony Of children within were in an
uproar. The fire broke out in the basement.
Nearly 200 children, the full complement OF
the institution, were a"leep. The sisters In
charge, who throughout the scene of terror
and confusion that followed struggled with
great heroism to preserve order and facilitate
the work of rescue, aroused the
sleepers promptly and sped them on
their way to the street. The
thick smoke and the unknown terrorS that
beset their way threw them into o panic,
however, and the sisters maintained their
hold upon them with the greatest difficulty.
Some policemen who had reached the scene
ahead of the engines helped in the rescue.
With their aid the building was cleared in
the shortest possible time, and the children
directed to the police station in Eighty eighth
street, where they were marshaled by the
sisters. None were missing, and only one
was severely burned. He was Hubert Bate,
aged g. a German orphan. Three female at
tendants were imprisoned in the upper floors
They were rescued by the firerncn uninjured
The flames were extinguished in short order.
The building was damaged to the extent OF
50 6l0
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-07-20
Died a MARTYR to Life Saving,

PITTsBURG, Pa, July 1s.-Jack Bradford,
one of the members of the famous ife-saving
service at Atlantic City, died at the West
Pennsylvania hospital, in this city Friday
evening. He is the second one of the brothers
whUse life lus beeu wrecked result Of
saving other lives The first one was Capt.
Chris Bradford, who died of paralysis
about eighteen months ago. Jack Brad
ford had put in large portion of the time
this summer at Atlantic City until he was
striken by disease. His friends brought him
back to Pittsburgh, and obtained accommo-
dation for him in the West Penn Hospital
The desease with which he was afflicted,
brought about by exposure in the water,
proved too much for his naturally strong con-
stitution, and death relieved him Of pain.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-07-20
HORRIBLY BURNED.
Nine Men Injured by an Explosion of Mol.
ten Steel.

Nine Men Injured by an Explosion of Mol.
ten Steel.
CHICAGO, July 1S.-A terrible explosion
took place at the Bridgeport rolling mills at
Thirty third street and Ashland avenue Sat
urday morning. A large casting was to be
made, and the preparations had been COM
pleted by a night shift of men. The ladle
by which the molten metal was to be carried
from the mouth of the blast furnace to the
mold had been freshly plastered by one of the
night men without any adequate idea of the
early hour at which operations were to COM
mence in the morning. At $50 o'clock the
plug was picked out of the furnace spout
and a lava-like rush of white-hot metal took
place. It was a large melt for big
casting, and besides the men who had
business around that seething caldron others
were grouped admiring the scintilating sparks
that flew from the bubbling stream.
All at once there was an upheaval in the
ladle. An explosion had taken place in the
lower part of its capacious interior. In a
moment the hot metal was spreading itself
over the heads and faces and bodies of on
lockers and workers alike The water in the
fresh plaster had generated steam and a
miniature boiler explosion with maximum re-
suits had taken place. The thick paving of
coal dust and molding sand on the floor was
forced into the air and gave the outside
world the impression Of great
fire. But there was no fire
and hardly any damage to the building to
speak of. But dozen men lay groaning in
agony when the blind ing cloud had subsidized.
The police and uninjured men formed res
cning party and quickly three of the worst
hurt were on the way to the county hospital.
These are: John F. johnson, foreman, S169
Archer avenue; Michael Hicks; George
Woodburn, 29S3 Archer avenue; Stial
Knpghe The following were taken to their
homes: James Zeneky, 1884 Poplar avenne;
James Hart, aged IL, G1 Mill street; Emman-
uel Wsagley, 1906 Paulina street; David
Jenkins, aged 1G, IA Thirty-fourt court.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-07-20
FREIGHT TRAINS ABLAZE.
Rad Wreck at Havelock, Neb.-Liyes Sup
uoaa6 I.n Lost

Rad Wreck at Havelock, Neb.-Lives Sup
posed To BE Lost.
LINCOLN, Neb, July 18.-As the regular
freight from the east was leaving Havelock
at about o'clock Friday morning it came in
collision with an extra stock train bound for
Omaha The trains came together on small
bridge, engine 420 telescoping the special
engine, but not throwing it from the track.
Thirteen cars on the regular, containing
freight of all kinds, together with some i'm
migrants and their goods were piled up on the
track, and taking fire were qui ckly destroyed
Dr. Max Randall and his little son Charley
were passengers on the west bound train and
were seriously hurt. They were en- route to
Nevada from RoSeville, Ohio.
1t is regarded as certain that some unknown
persons perished in the wreck and the flames
Hardly had Dr. Randall and his son been re-
leased from the wreck when the flames
reached two oil tank cars which were loaded
with oil and they both exploded with terrific
force, scattering the burning fluid over q
large area and setting fire to the parched
weeds beside the track. The wrecked cars
were soon in fames The trains were to have
passed at Havelock, and Engineer Bowser, Of
the gular bound west, was notified of that
fact by flag at Havelock 1t is said that he,
his fireman and head brakeman, were asleep
whom the flag was passed, and tile train came
on without Stacking up Conductor Morton,
of the regular train, and the rear brakeman
say that they saw the flag and made every
endeavor possible to stop the train The loss
to the railroad company is estimated between
$50, 600 and $50, 000 exclusive of auy claim
for personal damages.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-07-20
GREAT BLAZE IN NEW YORK.
Several FiromeD Injured by an~ExplosIor
.-4nfaI Guaufa 0rflarnd Tint

Several FiromeD Injured by an>ExplosIop
Hotel Quests Ordered Out.
NEW YoRE, July IA fire broke cut in
the metropolitan Storage warehouse at
Thirty eighth streetand Broadway at an early
hour Saturday morning. The perishable
nature OF the contents, furniture and light
household goods, enabled the Are to gain rapid
heedway, and within few minutes of the
discovery Of the fire IL became necessary to
send In three alarms The buildings con-
tents were very valuable, comprising furni-
ture. paintings, valuable brc-a-brac of all kinds
belonging to New York families and stored
In the warehouses for the summer or longer
The value of the property stored amounts to
hundreds of thousands of dollars
Twenty minutes after the breaking out Of
the fire three ambulancss were called to the
scene While the firemen were at work with
ladders seyeEal heavy explosions were heard
within the burning building which blew sew.
eral fremen from the ladders into tha street
and badly burned others Five fremen were
more or less severely injured, including Capt.
vsttlers, OF engine company No. O. They
were taken to the New York hospital In an
ambulance patrol wagon. The names Of the
injured Arennen are: Patrick III. Green, en-.
gins No. S4I John Douglass and James Par
nell, engine No. ]. and Edward Charley. On.
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extending to Griffin's warehouse, coal and
hme-sheds, adjoining the track on the west,
and John Campbel's dwelling on the east,
all of which were burned to the ground with
their contents. Engineer Donnelly of the ex-
cursion train was buried in the wreck His
fireman jumped and escaped with slight in
juries The forward car of the excursion
train was oiled with passengers who made
frantic efforts to escape, but notwithstanding
hundreds of brave and willing hands were
Immediately at work to assist in their rescue
a number Of lives were lost; how many is not
yet known. At o'clock, when thousands OF
people were crowding around the burning
pile. one of the oil tanks ON the cars sud-
denly exploited, throwing hundreds to tho
ground with great force and scattering fire
In an directions, and severly, perhaps
fatally, inturing many. At $50 o'clock nine
bodies were taken out. They were burned
to q crisp
Tie following dead have been identified:
H Donnelly, engineer of the excursion train;
Mr. Zealand, clerk in Nickelborough's dry
goods store, and his child; Mrs. James
Smithers and child.
Mrs. Zealand was got out badly burned.
Among those injured by the explosion are the
following: Herman Pomsford, briak-1ayer,
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-07-20
Pool-sellins on Illinois Fair Grounds.

SPRINGFIELD Ills, July 1S.-The attorney
general has decided that the law passed by
the late legislature in relation to pool-selling
and boolllnal1ing on fair grounds, does not
authorize or legalize pool-selling. The pro-
visions Of the act, he says, are excluded from
application to enclosures of fair or race-track
associations, Incorporated under the laws of
the state, during the time of meeting of the
association, but they do not authorize or le-
galize pool-selling at such times and places;
and buying and selling pools, as commonly
understood, is no less gambling than it would
be if the penalty named in the law attached
to the persons so engaged. He further states
that if pool-selling is permitted on a fair
ground it will be considered a gambling de-
vice, and that such society, in his opinion,
would not be entitled to the 500 provided by
law for agricultural societies.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-07-20
AWFUL RAILWAY WRECK.
AN EXCURSION TRAIN CRASHES INTO
A FREIGHT ON A CROSSING.
The Cars Take Fire and q Number
of Human Beings Are
Roasted to Death.

Blnckened and Charred Bodies Taken from
the wrock-Rescuers aud Spectators In
jured by Terrific Explosion-Several
Freight Trains Burned In Nebraska
Lives Supposed To BE Lost.
ST. THOMAS, Canada, July 49, terrible
accident occurred at the crossing OF the
Grand Trunk and Michigan Central railways
in this city about o'clock Friday evening.
An excursion train on the Grand Trunk from
Port Stanley ran into a passing freight train
on the Michigan Central, made up OF q num-
Der of cars laden with oil. The engine crash
ed into one Of these cars, when the oil instant
ly took fire and burned with great fierceness,
communicating to the cars on both trains and
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-07-20
Pool of Canadian Oatmeal nrillers.

TORONTO, Ont, July 1S.-The Ontario Oat-
meal Millers' association was in session here
Thursday and Friday. It has been decided
by the members to organize company com.
posed OF all the oatmeal millers In Canada
for the purpose of controlling the trade and
fixing prices This company will act in con
junction with American associations. It j.
expected that the price can be maintained by
withholding shipments. s 5
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-07-20

Boston, July 1s.-Workmen engaged in
digging cellar at the corner of Washington
and Vernon ttreets Friday unearthed huge
turtle several feet below the surface. The
creature measured two feet and half in
length of she'll and little over foot in
width. Its tail is over a foot long and is
armed with seven sharp spikes of horn. Ex-
perts say it is $50 years old. The spot where
it was found Is the site of a small pond which
was filled up in 1856 and the creature has re-
manned contentedly buried alive for more
than half century. 1t is quite lively and
vicious
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-07-20
The Coke Strike.

WEST LEIsENRING, Pa, July 1S.-One
hundred new workmen arrived Friday even
ing. Six deserted during the night. In all
l76 men are at work here now, and every
thing is quiet. No more evictions will take
place before Monday. Rumors are thick tha
the strikers will all return to work on Mon.
day. One hundred and fifty ovens are now
charged and burning.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-07-20
Raging Forest Fire.

PTTsBURG, Pa, July 1S--Telegrams from
Brockwayville, in the lumber regions of
Pennsylvania, report forest fires raging in
every direction and fears are entertained for
number OF settlements which are threatened
with destruction Large forcsE are at work
lighting the Games, but so far all efforts to
extinguish them have been fruitless. The
loss up to the present time is estimated at
So5 mn
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-07-20
Center Harbor, N. H., burning.

CHICAGO, July 1s---The following dispatch
was received here Saturday Afternoon:
CENTER HARRoR, N. H., July 10 ~ ~
Center house, a large sum',,or hato1 ,v,. ,io
stroyed bv f"c =, u,Is morning The wind I'd was
blowing hard at the time and the flames spread
to adjoining buildings, which are burning at
the present time. Assistance has
been asked for from the neighboring
towns. The indications are that the creator
part of the town will be swept away.
3p. m.-The telegraph office at Center
Harbor has boon burned, cutting off com.
muuication